You Decide... Is Education in Mexico Free???
Hello everyone.. Every once in awhile someone challenges the need for a program such as ours because "education in Mexico is free isn't it?" and "parents get money for their kids to go to school, don't they?" So in this Blog we provide the facts and let you decide. 1. Students must purchase and wear 2 uniforms, one for classes and one for sports at a cost of 1000+ pesos . 2. School supply lists, including a backpack are extensive costing approximately 1,500 to 2000 pesos. 3. Parent Associations in the Primary and Middle Schools determine an annual fee parents must pay for copies, grade statements, tests, and cleaning supplies. Often bathrooms are without toilet paper and hand soap unless the student bring from home. Last year's fee was 40 pesos . 4. Middle school (grades 7, 8, 9) students must pay for copies of assignments they print on the school printer. 5. Middle School graduates must write and pay 190 pesos